Question
Read the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie.”
A shade of sadness, a blush of shame,
Over the face of the leader came;
The nobler nature within him stirred
To life at that woman’s deed and word:
"Who touches a hair of yon gray head
Dies like a dog! March on!” he said.
Which is the most likely reason that Jackson orders his men to not hurt Barbara?
He is worried that Barbara will retaliate against them.
He wants Barbara to continue spreading her message.
He realizes that Barbara is an innocent woman.
He wants to move through the town without distraction.
A shade of sadness, a blush of shame,
Over the face of the leader came;
The nobler nature within him stirred
To life at that woman’s deed and word:
"Who touches a hair of yon gray head
Dies like a dog! March on!” he said.
Which is the most likely reason that Jackson orders his men to not hurt Barbara?
He is worried that Barbara will retaliate against them.
He wants Barbara to continue spreading her message.
He realizes that Barbara is an innocent woman.
He wants to move through the town without distraction.
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The most likely reason that Jackson orders his men to not hurt Barbara is that he realizes that Barbara is an innocent woman. The excerpt reflects a sense of nobility and respect for her actions, suggesting that Jackson is moved by her courage and sees her as deserving of protection.